Genetics

Genetics

genes • gene editing • heredity• evolution • genetic variability • phenotypic variability • horizontal gene transfer • meiosis • recombination • epigenetics • DNA repair and replication • chromosome segregation • cell division • gene regulation • development • aging • pathogenesis • cancer • disease

Yukiko Yamashita
Faculty Spotlight

Yukiko Yamashita

Professor of Biology; Core Member, Whitehead Institute; Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Yukiko Yamashita studies the mystery of evolution through the lens of junk DNA and germ cell biology.

New chemical method makes it easier to select desirable traits in crops

Celebrating worm science

RNA editing study finds many ways for neurons to diversify

Alternate proteins from the same gene contribute differently to health and rare disease

Neural activity helps circuit connections mature into optimal signal transmitters

Research Threads: One lab’s detective work reveals secrets of immortal cells

Little picture, large revelations

Can a pill help you live longer? The science behind NAD and longevity